Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 76575

Social Services: Costs

Tabled: 11 September 2025
Answered: 19 September 2025

Question

Sir Gavin Williamson

ConservativeStone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking assist councils to reduce the cost of social care.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
The Government recognises challenges facing adult social care and is taking action to improve the system and enable more people to live independently for longer. While local authorities are best placed to plan and deliver care and support that meet the cu...

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